Data Center Engineer Jobs

Discover Data Center Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. Data center engineers help design, build, operate, and improve the facilities and infrastructure that keep digital services running. Browse vetted opportunities and find roles that align with your technical expertise and career goals.

What Does a Data Center Engineer Do?

Data Center Engineers support the reliable operation of critical computing environments. Depending on the role, they may plan facility capacity, oversee power and cooling systems, maintain servers and network equipment, monitor performance, and coordinate deployments or upgrades. They also help troubleshoot incidents, document procedures, and collaborate with operations, security, facilities, and engineering teams.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with data center operations, hardware, networking, systems administration, or facilities engineering. Useful knowledge may include power distribution, UPS and generator systems, HVAC and cooling, cabling, monitoring tools, and incident management. Communication, careful documentation, safety awareness, and the ability to solve problems under pressure are valuable across many positions. Requirements vary by employer and specialization.

Data Center Engineer Career Paths

Data center engineers can specialize in areas such as facilities, critical infrastructure, network operations, hardware, capacity planning, or data center design. With experience, professionals may advance into senior engineering, site operations leadership, infrastructure architecture, or program management roles. Certifications and hands-on experience with relevant technologies can support career development.

Find Data Center Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Explore Data Center Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where you can search vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Compare roles by specialization, location, and experience level, then identify openings that fit your background and next career move.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$100K - $120K *

Innovate Azure cloud infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining services. Collaborate with teams to ensure security and performance while optimizing environments and migrating client d...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud operations by designing, implementing, and maintaining Azure infrastructure. Collaborate across functions to ensure security, scalability, and performanc...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance cloud innovation by designing and maintaining Azure infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure security and performance while optimizing environments and migrating client data to enhance...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $144K *

Empower your career as a technical leader, guiding complex hydraulic solutions and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and custome...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of high-performance building solutions. Drive specification opportunities in the Data Center/AI markets, engaging key influencers to enhance project specification...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Shape the future of commercial construction by driving specification opportunities for high-performance building envelope products in the Data Center/AI markets. Engage with key influencers to enhance...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Empower growth by developing specifications for high-performance building envelope products in the Data Center/AI markets. Engage with key influencers and coordinate project handoffs to drive successf...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Drive growth by developing specifications for high-performance building envelope products in the Data Center/AI markets. Engage with key influencers and coordinate project handoffs to enhance market e...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Engage with key influencers in the Data Center market to drive specifications for high-performance building envelope products. Leverage your expertise in building science and construction to support s...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in developing high-performance building specifications for Data Center projects. Engage with key influencers and coordinate with sales teams to drive growth and enhance product selecti...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Transform the Data Center landscape by driving specification opportunities for high-performance building envelope products. Engage with key influencers and stakeholders to enhance project specificatio...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Advance your career by developing specifications for high-performance building products in the Data Center/AI markets. Engage with key influencers and drive project specifications while supporting sal...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Champion growth by developing specifications for high-performance building envelope products in the Data Center/AI markets. Engage with key influencers to drive project specifications and support sale...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Drive growth by developing specifications for high-performance building envelope products in the Data Center/AI markets. Engage with key influencers and coordinate project handoffs to enhance market e...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $166K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring operational readiness of power generation assets, coordinating real-time activities, and optimizing load forecasts to support reliable data center operations a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $166K *

Lead the charge in ensuring operational readiness of power generation assets, coordinating real-time activities to support data center electrical demand. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize load...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $166K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring operational readiness of power generation assets, coordinating real-time activities to support data center electrical demand while maintaining compliance and r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$62K - $141K *

Join a dynamic team as you develop and secure cloud container solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance client environments and drive mission-critical change in a fast-paced DevOps role...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to design and scale innovative network hardware for global data centers. Drive custom hardware development, collaborate across engineering disciplines, and ensure high-performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Engineer innovative network hardware solutions to enhance data center infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to design, validate, and scale high-performance systems, ensuring reliability and efficie...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $236K *

Elevate your career by leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects that drive network infrastructure delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operational governance and enhance p...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $104K *

Elevate the efficiency of corporate facilities by leading maintenance operations, supervising technicians, and ensuring optimal performance of building systems. Drive safety and reliability through pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$147K - $210K *

Develop and enhance large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems, collaborating with teams to write code, conduct design reviews, and troubleshoot issues, ensuring optimal performance and reliab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading the start-up and commissioning of critical power systems for large-scale data centers. Drive project success through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder manag...

Arizona, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Manage engineering activities for complex information systems, guiding teams in requirements and solutions engineering. Oversee system integration and ensure timely delivery of geospatial intelligence...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Center Engineer do?question toggle

    A Data Center Engineer helps design, maintain, and improve data center infrastructure. Responsibilities may include supporting servers and networks, monitoring facility systems, troubleshooting issues, planning capacity, and coordinating equipment installations or upgrades.

  • What qualifications are needed for Data Center Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value experience in data center operations, IT infrastructure, networking, systems administration, or facilities engineering. Knowledge of power and cooling systems, hardware, monitoring, and incident response may also be useful.

  • How much do Data Center Engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as location, experience, specialization, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, so explore current listings to review compensation details.

  • What career paths are available for Data Center Engineers?question toggle

    Career paths may include specialization in facilities, critical infrastructure, networking, hardware, capacity planning, or design. Experienced engineers may move into senior engineering, operations leadership, architecture, or program management.

  • Where can I find Data Center Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Data Center Engineer listings on Ladders to find vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.